In the latest reboot of the Superman franchise, Man of Steel, we see the biggest change to the Superman suit as a costume since its first inception at the New York World’s Fair in 1940. Director Zack Snyder strove to create a Superman that was both relatable and realistic in a modern world, “it’s a fine line of re-inventing him, but still seeing him in there.” Snyder called on long time collaborator, costume designer Michael Wilkinson to help him create this world and redefine the Superman suit.